Limb

Pronunciation: /lɪm/

Definitions of limb

noun a projecting part of a structure

Example Sentences

A1 She hurt her limb while playing soccer.

A2 The tree had a broken limb hanging precariously.

B1 The surgeon had to amputate the damaged limb.

B2 The gymnast stretched every limb before starting her routine.

C1 The prosthetic limb allowed him to walk again after the accident.

C2 The limb of the law is long and reaches everywhere.

Examples of limb in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended amputating the damaged limb to prevent infection.

informal I hurt my limb playing soccer, so I'll have to take it easy for a while.

slang I can't believe he broke his limb trying to show off on his skateboard.

figurative Without proper funding, the project will be like a limb without a body, unable to function properly.

Grammatical Forms of limb

• past tense: limbed
• plural: limbs
• comparative: more limb
• superlative: most limb
• present tense: limb
• future tense: will limb
• perfect tense: have limbed
• continuous tense: is limbing
• singular: limb
• positive degree: limb
• infinitive: to limb
• gerund: limbing
• participle: limbing

Origin and Evolution of limb

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'limb' originated from the Old English word 'lim', which meant 'branch' or 'division'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'limb' evolved to refer to a person's arm or leg, and later expanded to include branches of trees or divisions of a structure.